Treasury Rejects Plan For Lower Liquor Taxes
Treasury rejects proposals to cut liquor taxes and outlines enforcement steps for dry states. Deputy Commissioner Mallett cites potential revenue of about 400 million dollars in the first year, with taxes aimed at both alcohol and beer. He notes a drop in illegal liquor flows since repeal and discusses future federal action to curb bootlegging.
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Congress
Any Citizen May Snie Says Hannis
Martinsburg tax debate stirs over proposed use of current fund for city expenses. Prosecutor and Tax Commissioner exchange views on state statutes and taxpayer protections amid calls for action by the jury.
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Willie Willis Slur Phrase Fragment
A fragmentary quote centered on Willie Willis uses a derogatory insult and disjointed remarks about appearance. The garbled text suggests an aside or overheard taunt with no clear event, date, or additional context to confirm a news item or structured report.
Hotel Chief Backs Private Liquor Sale Amid Charleston Upswing
Gen. J. Leslie Kincaid, president of the American Hotels Corporation, told a Rotary luncheon in Charleston that business is improving here and that private liquor sales should be allowed. He cited Charleston’s relative progress vs national trends, praised air service, and noted American Airlines’ strong schedule linking New York, Washington, Cincinnati, and southern cities.
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Baby Face's Wife Sentenced To Prison Term
Helen Gillis heiress to the Publis memy brand was ordered to prison today for concurrent terms totaling a year and a day plus six months for probation violation. The 7-year widow of George Nelson known as Baby Face died recently from government bullets. Judge Patrick Stone condemned her and others in the crime ring, noting there is only one kind of prison. Further details referenced Page 3.
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Finney and Vickers Fail in Writ Block Effort
In circuit court yesterday Miss Lillian Hughes challenged actions by Justice Finney and Constable Vickers over alleged abuse of power. The judge overruled demurrers seeking to nullify her petition for a writ to halt further proceedings against her at Squire G J Finney’s office. The case, with witnesses, will proceed on its merits.
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Huey Makes Em Pay For Probe In Louisiana Power Struggle
Huey Long seized control of state party leadership and ordered a probe into electric and telephone utilities. He named Wade O. Martin as chairman of the Public Service Commission and made himself special attorney to prosecute the inquiry. He also settled a campus censorship dispute by placing LSU president James M. Smith in charge of resolving the Reveille row.
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James MM. Smith
Louisiana State University
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New Orleans
Democratic State Central Committee
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Louisiana Public Service Commission
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New Orleans Public Service, Inc
Southern Bell Telephones and Telegraph Company
Baton Rouge Water Works Company
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College Press
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Ussurancea
Students For Freedom
Relief Shakeup Seen Near Hardesty Near West Virginia
Federal Relief Administrator Harry Hopkins led an exhaustive inquiry into West Virginia FERA activities. He signaled a house cleaning that could remove state administrator William N. Beeher and his aides before December. Hopkins met with Gov. Kump Sen. Neely and Prof. Stillman, planning further talks for a thorough review.
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Harry Ly
Virginia
FERA
Hopkins
William N.beehler
West Virginia
Rush D. Hall
Neely
Kump
Hy Hardesty
Feirmont
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Trade in Military Secrets Charged at Arms Probe
Six Du Pont officials testified before the senate munitions committee asserting that government control of chemicals and munitions plants would raise gun and powder production. They defended a wartime patents exchange with Nobel Ltd, saying the deal was conditional on War Department approval and not a blanket concession.
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Senate Munitions Committee
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War Department
Recovery Plan In Edrs Hands
A U N plan to spend billions on national development of land and water resources to address urgent employment was disclosed as being in President Roosevelt's hands. The program calls for at least 4.0 billion dollars, drawn after months of expert study, focusing on food control, navigation, irrigation, power, afforestation, pollution, fire prevention, reforestation, marginal lands, and stranded communities.
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Roosevelt
Warm Springs
Unkissed Madonna Elopes in Plane to Yuma
Hollywood report details Evelyn Venable known as the Unkissed Madonna marrying Hal Mohr in Yuma Arizona while both couples eloped separately from the same city. They arrived by air around noon with witnesses including Frank Lawson Gloria Swanson and Herbert Marshall present at Judge Freeman's chambers.
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Gloria Swanson
Hertert-Marshall
Ocean search fund boosted for Ulm airmen
In Honolulu the Australian government via the British consul sought to spend 18000 to intensify the hunt for Lieut. C. T. P. Ulm and two companions, William Turner notified Hawaii’s governor Poindexter, asking naval officers to coordinate native and Japanese fishers in resuming the search for the wrecked monoplane and missing airmen.
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War and diplomacy tensions ripple through League and world
War threats linger as the League of Nations is warned of a possible clash among nations. Yugoslavia and Hungary clash over border tensions while Italy and Ethiopia clash in Africa. Naval talks stall as Japan awaits Tokyo instructions and Mussolini watches the regional risks.
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Belgrade
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Tokyo
Norman H. Davis
Tense Talks Portend New Conflict In Europe
Reports from Geneva describe high level talks as Hungary Yugoslavia tensions surge. The Little Entente- Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Romania pact is cited as a potential defensive bloc against any break up. Hungary Yugoslavia border pressure grows with student protests and police Watch. International force proposals and Saar crisis plans loom amid war scare.
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Post Soars Beyond 80,000 Feet in Record Flight
Bantlesville Oklahoma December 7 Weery Post launched a two hour flight in a Winnie Mac biplane reaching a reported 85,000 feet altitude before a controlled landing. He said he may have flown higher and that examination of instruments suggested he hit around 50,000 feet earlier tests. Mechanic Emil Port and others checked the craft after the dive and praised the crew for a successful test of stratosphere ascent.
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Sleep fatigue linked to mild insanity says Virginia professor
University of Virginia psychologist Prof Harry M Johnson tells Sigma Xi about seven years of sleep research at the Melson institute. He compares fatigue to a worn engine, noting symptoms from clumsiness to temporary delusions, and warns that prolonged tiredness may create a new, complacent mental state.
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Hungarians resign mill leaves as pressure rises in Vienna
Sensational reports from Vienna indicate Hungary rescinded all mill leaves and ordered military aides home from Vienna Prague and Belgrade. Government employees were forbidden to leave the country overnight. Authorities fear quick pressure from the great powers can avert a Central European war as tension with Yugoslavia over King Alexander’s assassination fuels a nationwide protest. Panic and nervousness grip capitals in southeastern Europe amid renewed hostilities and unrest.
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President Keeps Watch As Yugoslav Hungarian Crisis Deepens
Washington reports state department orders embassies to monitor every development in the Yugoslav Hungarian crisis. President Roosevelt discusses the situation with advisers as officials fear instability in both governments may spark a wider European flare up.
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Fractured Note Promises Aid for Edges and Borders
A fragmented text fragment mentions efforts to address internal affairs and border issues. It references authorities and a possible plan to initiate actions, with vague references to minds and minds’ offers. No clear names or dates are discernible.
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